Sonics pull out win over Clippers

Published 7:00 pm, Monday, February 11, 2008

The SuperSonics had a five-point halftime lead then held off a late rally by the Clippers en route to a 42-38 victory in Junior West play of the Norwalk Rec & Parks Biddy Basketball League recently.

Eight players scored for the Sonics including B.J. Buckle, who netted 17 points, and Marcal Lloyd, who chipped in with nine. For the Clippers, Ocean Woods led the way with 10 points and Alfred Jacobs, Terrance Bates and Bryant Bracey each had eight.

In other Junior West games:

Heat 28, Kings 20

The Heat built a lead and never relented as they prevailed behind the performances of Tayquan Camacho (16 points) and T.J. Burden (eight). Andrew Huzina and Paul Stumpf tallied eight points apiece for the Kings.

Timberwolves 28,

Trail Blazers 23

A strong fourth quarter carried the Timberwolves behind the play of Brendan Mills and Trey Newcomb, who each finished with 10 points. Julien Sy and Pierre Coffy each scored eight points for the Trail Blazers.

Grizzlies 43, Raptors 22

The Grizzlies took an early lead and never relinquished it thanks to Mark Crafter (18 points) and Mike Boguski. Islam Rodriquez, Tryque Langley and Frederick Brown each netted six points for the Raptors.

Junior East

Mavericks 34, Magic 20

Zachary Wilson poured in 10 points for the winners and Andre Roberts (seven points) and Kyle Fallon (six) also contributed.

Bucks 30, Wizards 22

The Wizards had a 14-point fourth quarter yet it wasn't enough to overcome the Bucks, who were led by Kyle Courtney, Jake Johns and Shawn Grant, who each scored eight points. For the Wizards, Jose Olaz and Zack Ceme each had six points.

Cavaliers 27, Suns 18

Yesid Rodriquez scored a game-high 14 points for the Cavs and Tyron Mack netted six points. Troy Stumph had nine points for the Suns.

Jazz 25, Nuggets 14

Seven players scored for the Jazz led by Brian Cutuli and Daniel Daher, who each had six points. Tyler McMillian poured in nine points for the Nuggets.

Senior East

Spurs 24, Rockets 16

An early first-quarter lead was enough for the Spurs to garner the win behind the play of Joslyn Haddock, who scored eight points. Justin Edwards had eight for the Rockets.

Chaparrals 38, Hornets 37

The Hornets put together a 27-point second half but the Chaps answered with a 12-point fourth quarter en route to the win. Latrell Johnson led the Chaps with 15 points and Mark Ballard chipped in with 14. Leading the Hornets were A.J. Mitchell (11 points) and Charlie Toth (10).

The Hurricanes led from the outset and received strong performances from Laquan Keel (15 points), Nick Boccanfusco (10) and Ricky Iscio (nine). For the Knicks, Marc Lerebours tallied nine points.

Red Storm 24, Sharks 17

It was a close game throughout but the Red Storm scored eight points in overtime to put them over the top. Jacob Henry netted 11 points for the Storm and Aaron Peterson chipped in with eight. Luke Sweeny of the Sharks scored 10 points.

Pacers 32, Celtics 24

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A 15-point fourth quarter lifted the Pacers over the Celtics. Vincent Fowlkes, Jaylen Jenkins, Kenny Lane and Billy Alexander each had six points in the win and Charlie Ameer (11 points) and Michael Carter (eight) led the Celtics.